GSD-2023-1002149 w1: fix WARNING after calling w1_process()
A flaw in the Linux kernel's 1-Wire subsystem can trigger a warning and potential denial of service when w1_process is called.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1002149?
GSD-2023-1002149 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 13 Feb 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
w1: fix WARNING after calling w1_process()
This is an automated ID intended to aid in discovery of potential security vulnerabilities. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven. This ID is fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.10.166 by commit 216f35db6ec6a667cd9db4838d657c1d2f4684da, it was introduced in version v2.6.28 by commit 3c52e4e627896b42152cc6ff98216c302932227e. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1002149?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1002149?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1002149 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is GSD-2023-1002149 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1002149 in the wild and no public exploit code.